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Zambians need a Dubai visa before they fly, because the UAE lists Zambia as visa required. We check your passport and papers, then file a GDRFA tourist visa through a licensed Dubai sponsor, or help a relative in the UAE sponsor you. Zambia has an embassy and a Dubai consulate in the UAE.
Where Zambia sits on the UAE list
The MOFA visa exemptions page lists the Republic of Zambia as visa required, checked . We found no extra UAE rule that applies only to Zambians.
Zambian missions in the UAE
UAE MOFA news shows that a copy of the credentials of Zambia's ambassador to the UAE was received on . It also shows that Zambia's Consul General in Dubai and the Northern Emirates presented credentials on . The pages do not describe services, so ask about passport renewal and attestation. Neither mission issues UAE visas.
The price of the visa itself
| Length | Single entry | Multiple entry |
|---|---|---|
| 30 days | AED 210 | AED 315 |
| 60 days | AED 315 | AED 525 |
Source: GDRFA tourist visa service pages, checked . VAT is included. We found no published agency range for Zambian applicants.
Invited by family
A relative who lives in the UAE can sponsor a visit visa. ICP sets AED 4,000 a month for parents, spouse or children, AED 8,000 for siblings and AED 15,000 for friends.
What to prepare in Lusaka or Kitwe
Start with the passport: it should stay valid for at least 6 months. Scan the photo page in colour with all four corners showing. Add a recent photo on white, your onward flight and insurance that the UAE accepts. If a relative invites you, ask them for their Emirates ID and a proof of income. GDRFA lists 48 hours for a complete tourist file.
Looking for a job in the UAE
A visit visa is not a work permit. An employer files the work permit and residence. We found no Zambian government notice on UAE jobs, so we state none.
How it works with us
Send a WhatsApp message or fill the form on this page. Attach the passport scan and say when you want to go. We reply with the right route and one total price. After you agree, we submit the request, answer any question from the authority and email you the e-visa. This is a private service. The UAE authorities decide the outcome.
When a visa is refused the authorities keep their fees. Before you pay, we tell you in writing how much of our total, if anything, would be returned.
Official sources
- MOFA visa exemptions page: Zambia listed as visa required
- GDRFA single entry tourist visa: fees and documents
- UAE MOFA, Zambian ambassador
- UAE MOFA, Zambian Consul General in Dubai
Related: Dubai visa for Tanzanians, Dubai visa for Botswana citizens, Zambia visa for UAE residents and Dubai visa by nationality.
